weather1 nounweather2 verb
weatherweath‧er1 /ˈweðə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W2 noun 
WORD ORIGINweather1
Origin:
Old English wederEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Weather patterns have been changing as a result of global warming.
- a period of warm sunny weather
- I don't like going to work on my bike in wet weather.
- We'll play softball in the park tomorrow, weather permitting.
- We want to have a picnic on Saturday, but it depends on the weather.
- What's the weather like today?
- What was the weather like on your vacation?
- Down from the mountains the weather was warmer, without the snow and wind of Canjuers.
- In fact, many buy snow insurance as a hedge against extreme weather.
- Inside Menzion is old-fashioned and comfortable with blazing log fires in cold weather.
- It was the old mountain teaching another brutal lesson, that the mountain and its weather does not forgive a mistake.
- Not even cool weather can stop the rapid rise of red numbers, or so it seems.
- The fine weather enjoyed by the island ensures that cricket is played all year round.
- This is particularly true when the period of hot weather is prolonged.
THESAURUS
use this to talk about whether it is hot or cold outside or whether it is raining, snowing, windy etc: · What was the weather like on your vacation?· a period of warm sunny weather
the usual weather conditions in a particular country or area: · Queensland has a warm tropical climate.· the climate of southern Florida
what the weather will probably be like for the next few days: · The outlook for the weekend is for continued sunny weather.
the weather at a particular time, especially when considering how this will affect a planned event or activity: · Conditions are perfect for today’s boat race.· Freezing conditions are making the roads extremely hazardous.
formal weather, especially bad weather: · The equipment had been left exposed to the elements.
Longman Language Activatorweather use this to talk about whether it is hot or cold outside or whether it is raining, snowing, windy etc: · Weather patterns have been changing as a result of global warming.the weather: · What was the weather like on your vacation?· We want to have a picnic on Saturday, but it depends on the weather.hot/warm/wet etc weather: · a period of warm sunny weather· I don't like going to work on my bike in wet weather.weather permitting (=if the weather is suitable): · We'll play softball in the park tomorrow, weather permitting.
spoken use this to talk about what the weather is like: · What's it like in Spain at this time of year? Is it really hot?it's cold/sunny/cloudy etc: · The weather forecast says it's going to be cloudy tomorrow.· It was cool and sunny when we left this morning.
the usual weather conditions in a particular country or area: · Queensland has a warm tropical climate.· These flowers will not grow in a cold climate.climate of: · The climate of southern Florida attracts thousands of tourists each winter.climate change (=changes in average temperature, weather conditions etc): · The recent floods are said to be caused by climate change in the northern hemisphere.
the weather at a particular time, especially when considering how this will affect an event or activity that has been planned, such as a journey or a race: · Conditions are perfect for today's boat race.· If the conditions are really bad we'll have to postpone the trip and stay at home.weather conditions: · We can expect a return to normal weather conditions this weekend.freezing/icy/stormy etc conditions: · Freezing conditions are making the roads extremely hazardous and drivers are warned to take extra care.
connected with the weather especially written connected with the weather in a large area over a long period of time: · toxic gases that threaten the earth's climatic balance· The types of rice grown in a country depend on climatic conditions.· Climatic changes are caused by the increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
connected with the scientific study of the weather: · Meteorological reports are fed into a computer, which helps scientists make accurate predictions about the weather.· His meteorological observations resulted in a theory of how tropical storms arise in the Gulf of Mexico.
connected with the air that surrounds the earth and how it affects the weather: · Snow crystals form when atmospheric conditions turn water vapour into ice.· The cylinder swelled and contracted with the changing atmospheric pressure.
information about the weather a description of what the weather will probably be like in the near future, for example on the radio, television, or in newspapers: · The weather forecast predicted blizzards for Scotland.· "Do you think it's going to rain?" "Well it said so on the weather forecast."
a description of the weather conditions now and in the near future, especially one on the radio or television: · There are weather reports every hour to keep you up to date with driving conditions in your area.· And now over to the London Weather Centre for the latest weather report.
informal a short radio, television, or newspaper report saying what the weather is likely to be in the near future: · The news from your area will follow the weather in five minutes time.
what the weather will probably be like for the next few days, especially according to information provided by the radio, television, or newspapers: · I'm afraid the outlook isn't very good -- they say it's going to rain tomorrow.the outlook for tomorrow/the weekend etc: · The outlook for the weekend is for continued sunny weather.
good weather weather that is sunny and warm: get/have good weather: · We go to Greece every Easter, and we usually get good weather.· We had good weather apart from one day of heavy rain.a spell/run of good weather: · You must be ready to take advantage of any spell of good weather.in good weather: · Sometimes, in good weather, he walked to work across the fields.
especially spoken very sunny and warm: · It was a glorious day with blue skies.· We had three weeks of absolutely gorgeous weather.it is beautiful/gorgeous/glorious: · What's happened to the weather? It was beautiful last week.
spoken also lovely especially British, spoken pleasantly warm and sunny: · Morning, Bill. Nice weather, isn't it?it's a nice day/it's a lovely morning etc: · It's a lovely day - why don't we go for a walk?
especially British if the weather is fine , it is not raining and the sky is clear: · Next week will be fine but a little cooler.· a fine spring evening· It can take several days of fine weather for the grass to dry out.
if the weather is dry , it does not rain: · The dry weather will continue for several days· Southern areas should stay dry until the early evening.the dry season (=the time of year when there is little or no rain): · During the dry season, many of the swamps turn to hard-baked mud.
if the weather is sunny , the sun is shining: · a lovely sunny afternoon· It's going to be sunny all day.sunny spells/intervals especially British (=short periods of sunny weather): · The weather will remain dry with sunny spells.
warm bright light from the sun: · We sat on the patio enjoying the autumn sunshine.· Northern regions will start dry with some sunshine.
where the sun is shining down: · I get a rash every time I go in the sun.· Put the plant on a window sill in the sun.lie/laze/bask etc in the sun: · We spent all day lazing around in the sun.
bad weather when it is raining, snowing, or very cold: · The game was cancelled because of bad weather.a spell/run of bad weather: · Once this spell of bad weather is over, we can start work on the garden.in bad weather: · At least 20 people died when the aircraft crashed in bad weather.
especially spoken very unpleasant, cold, wet etc: · Awful weather, isn't it?· "What's it like outside?" "Terrible."it is awful/terrible/horrible: · It's been absolutely horrible all day.
weather that changes a lot if the weather is unsettled , it keeps changing and it often rains: · More unsettled weather is forecast for the weekend.continue unsettled British (=used in weather forecasts): · Tomorrow will continue unsettled, with showers in most areas.
especially British likely to change suddenly: · The British weather is very changeable.· The changeable weather that November brings can lead to foggy conditions.
hot weather · We had three weeks of very hot weather.· It was the hottest summer this century.it is hot · Isn't it hot today?
especially spoken extremely hot: it is boiling/scorching: · It's boiling out here! Let's go inside and get a cool drink.boiling hot/scorching hot: · It was a boiling hot day, and the kids were out playing in the pool.
pleasantly hot, but not too hot: · I'm looking forward to some warmer weather.nice and warm: · It was nice and warm in the sunshine.
mild winter weather is pleasant because it is not as cold as it usually is: · It seems quite mild for February.· Some plants will survive outside during a mild winter.
if the weather is humid , the air is hot and wet in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable: · Tokyo is very humid in summer.· It was a hot, humid day, and the only sound was the buzzing of insects.
cold weather · I'd hate to live somewhere where it's always cold.· The car is difficult to start, especially on cold winter mornings.· It's so cold. I wish I was back home in Morocco.
pleasantly cold, especially compared to the heat of the sun: · It gets much cooler in the evenings.· We stopped at a cool, grassy area, under the shade of the trees.
a little cold, in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable: · It was getting chilly outside, so we went back into the house.· Despite the chilly autumn afternoon, she was wearing a thin cotton dress.
especially spoken extremely cold: · Supporters queued for tickets all night in freezing conditions.it is freezing: · Can't we go inside? It's freezing out here.freezing cold: · a freezing cold day in January
rain water that falls from the sky in small drops: the rain: · The rain was beating against the window.in the rain: · I like walking in the rainheavy/torrential rain (=a lot of rain): · The roads are flooded after a period of exceptionally heavy rain.· The coast has been battered by torrential rain all week.light rain (=a little rain): · Some light rain is likely in the Boston area.rain falls (=comes down from the sky): · Four inches of rain have fallen in four days.acid rain (=rain that contains harmful chemicals from industry): · When acid rain falls, it affects the pH balance of the soil.
if it rains , water falls from the sky in the form of small drops: it rains: · It rained all night, and half the day after.· Take an umbrella in case it rains.
spoken use this to say that rain is falling now: · Look, it's raining again.· Is it still raining?it's raining hard/heavily (=raining a lot): · It had been raining heavily and the ground was very soft.
spoken use this to say that it is raining very hard: · As soon as I got outside it started pouring.it's pouring with rain British: · It was pouring with rain and she had forgotten her umbrella.
spoken use this to say that it is raining a little, with very small drops of rain: · I think I'll walk to work - it's only drizzling.
American spoken use this to say that it is raining a little, usually when it will not last long: · "Is it raining out?" "It's just sprinkling."
if the weather is wet or rainy , it rains a lot: · It's been wet all week.· You should bring a waterproof jacket and strong boots in case of wet weather.· a rainy weekend in November
a short period of rain, especially light rain: · It was just a shower, so we didn't get too wetheavy showers (=when a lot of rain falls for short periods): · Heavy showers are forecast for the weekend.light showers (=when a small amount of rain falls during short periods): · The weather will be cloudy with light showers in places.
spoken wet weather outdoors: · Come on in out of the wet.
a time of the year when it rains a lot in hot countries: · The seeds must be planted in time for the rainy season.· At this time of year, before the Monsoon, the river is at its lowest.monsoon rains: · During the monsoon rains, torrents of water spill down the mountains.
snow and ice soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather: · The tops of the mountains were still covered in snow.· Tony and I trudged home through the deep snow.· When climbing in snow and ice, it is essential to use the correct gear.snow falls: · Some snow is expected to fall in the Rockies tonight.snow storm: · She disappeared without trace in a heavy snow storm.virgin snow (=snow on the ground that looks clean and white because no-one has stepped on it, driven on it etc): · There was a single line of footprints in the virgin snow.
if it snows , soft white pieces of frozen water fall from the sky when the weather is cold: it snows: · It snowed continually for three weeks.
spoken use this to say that it is snowing now: · It was snowing when he left the house.
frozen raindrops that fall as small balls of ice: · There were frequent showers of rain and hail.· Even in England, half-inch diameter hail stones are not unusual.
a mixture of snow and rain: · We couldn't see anything because of the sleet and snow.
ice that looks white and powdery and covers things when the temperature is very cold: · The grass and trees were white with frost.· Frost covered all the windows.
covered in ice and very slippery: · Be careful - the roads are icy this morning.· Despite the icy ground, he was urging his horse on faster and faster.
cloudy if the weather is cloudy , there are a lot of clouds in the sky: · You can still get sunburnt on a cloudy day.
if the weather is dull , it is cloudy and there is no sunshine: · It will be dry but dull this morning, with the possibility of showers later in the day.
also gray American especially written cloudy and not at all bright: · It was a grey winter morning.
if the sky is overcast , it is very cloudy and dark, and there will probably be rain: · The sky was overcast, and a light rain began to fall.
a white or grey mass in the sky that rain falls from: · There wasn't a single cloud in the sky.thick/dense cloud: · Dense cloud prevented the rescue helicopter from taking off.
thick cloudy air near the ground that is very difficult to see through: the fog: · I could just make out a dim figure coming towards me in the fog.patch of fog: · Watch out for patches of fog in low-lying areas.thick/dense fog: · Dense fog is making driving conditions difficult on many roads.the fog lifts/clears (=it goes away): · The fog has almost cleared - our plane will be able to take off soon
wet light cloud near the ground, which is difficult to see through clearly: · A light mist lay in the valley.· The mist along the river banks had gone by mid-morning.shrouded/veiled in mist (=be covered in mist): · From Primrose Hill, London looked like a ruined city shrouded in mist.
windy if the weather is windy , there is a lot of wind: · It was a bright windy day in October.· The windy conditions made it difficult to put the tent up.
a moving current of air near the ground: · We walked home through the wind and the rain.the wind blows: · A bitter wind was blowing from the Eastin the wind: · The flags fluttered gently in the wind.strong/high wind: · Strong winds caused damage to many buildings.gust of wind (=when the wind suddenly blows strongly): · A sudden gust of wind blew the paper out of his hand.
a gentle pleasant wind: · A cool breeze blew in off the sea.slight/gentle breeze: · A gentle breeze ruffled her hair.in the breeze: · Her black hair was blowing in the breeze as she waved goodbye to me.
a very strong wind: · The fence was blown down in the gale last night.a howling gale (=a very strong gale): · A howling gale and torrential rain lashed the windows.
storm a period of very bad weather, when there is a lot of rain, wind, and sometimes thunder and lightning: · The Spanish ships were wrecked in the storm.a severe storm: · There had not been such severe storms in southern England for hundreds of years.storm cloud: · The storm clouds were gathering over the sea.
a storm where there is a lot of thunder and lightning: · There was a spectacular thunderstorm that night.
the loud crashing noise that you hear in a storm: thunder rumbles/crashes: · They could hear thunder rumbling in the distance.clap of thunder/thunder clap (=one sudden noise of thunder): · There was a thunder clap followed instantly by lightning.thunder and lightning: · The thunder and lightning seemed to have moved away, but the rain continued to pour.
a bright flash of light in the sky during a storm: flash of lightning: · A flash of lightning lit up the whole sky.thunder and lightning: · There was a great summer storm, with thunder and lightning and heavy rain.
a storm with a lot of snow and strong winds: · Eliot had to drive home in the blizzard.
a severe storm with very strong winds that causes a lot of damage. Hurricanes happen in the western Atlantic Ocean. Typhoons happen in the western Pacific Ocean.: · The hurricane devastated Florida and killed at least 40 people.· The typhoon brought 30 foot waves crashing down on to the sea walls.
a small but very powerful twisting mass of air that causes a lot of damage. Tornadoes are most common in the central area of the US: · A tornado destroyed twelve homes in Ashport, Tennessee yesterday.
happening or used in any kind of weather if something happens rain or shine , it always happens or it will definitely happen whether the weather is good or bad: · My husband plays golf every weekend, rain or shine.come rain or shine: · Organizers say the concert in Central Park will go ahead come rain or shine.
British if someone does something in all weathers , they do it in all kinds of weather, even when the weather is very unpleasant: · There are homeless people sleeping on the streets of London in all weathers.· She loves gardening -- she's out in her garden in all weathers.
use this about a sports ground or sports equipment which can be used in any weather conditions: · The team now have their own all-weather stadium, and matches are rarely cancelled.· an all-weather jacket
slightly ill informal slightly ill: · I hear you've been a bit under the weather. Are you feeling better now?· Mike's feeling a little under the weather so he couldn't come tonight.
British slightly ill: · I'm fine, thank you, but Elinor's a bit off colour at the moment.· Bruce went to the doctor, feeling a little off colour, and was told that he had anaemia.
feeling slightly ill and tired all the time, for example because you have been working too hard, not eating well etc: · You're run down -- you need a vacation.· A lot of people feel run down in the winter months, when the days are short and there's very little sunlight.
WORD SETSanticyclone, nounarid, adjectivebarometer, nouncirrus, nounclimate, nounclimatic, adjectivecloudbank, nouncold front, nouncontrary, adjectivecumulus, nouncyclone, noundeluge, noundepression, nounduster, noundust storm, nounequatorial, adjectivefront, nounfrontal system, nounheadwind, nounhumidity, nounhurricane, nouninversion, nounisobar, nounisotherm, nounjet stream, nounleeward, adjectivelow, nounlow-pressure, nounmaelstrom, nounmirage, nounmonsoon, nounnimbus, nounnorth, adjectivenortheast, adjectivenortheaster, nounnortheasterly, adjectivenortherly, adjectivenorthwest, adjectivenorthwester, nounnorthwesterly, adjectiveonshore, adjectivepeasouper, nounpowder, nounprecipitation, nounrainfall, nounrain gauge, nounrainstorm, nounsandstorm, nounsea breeze, nounsemitropical, adjectivesheet lightning, nounshipping forecast, nounshower, nounshowery, adjectivesirocco, nounsleet, nounslush, nounsmog, nounsouth, adjectivesoutheast, adjectivesoutheasterly, adjectivesoutherly, adjectivesouthwest, adjectivesouthwesterly, adjectivesprinkle, nounsquall, nounsqually, adjectivestill, adjectivestorm, nounstorm cloud, nounstormy, adjectivestrength, nounsubside, verbsubtropical, adjectivesub-zero, adjectivetailwind, nountempest, nounthaw, verbthaw, nounthermal, nounthermometer, nounthunder, nounthunder, verbthunderbolt, nounthunderclap, nounthundercloud, nounthunderstorm, nounthundery, adjectivetidal, adjectivetidal wave, nountornado, nountorrid, adjectivetrade wind, nountropical, adjectivetrough, nountsunami, nounturbulence, nounturbulent, adjectivetwister, nountyphoon, nounwarm front, nounwaterspout, nounweather, nounweatherman, nounweather vane, nounwest, adjectivewesterly, adjectivewhirlwind, nounwhiteout, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadjectives
the weather forecaster the harsh Canadian winters We’ll have a picnic at the beach, weather permitting (=if the weather is good enough). I hate rainy weather.
(=not wet)· We’ll go out if the weather is good.
· It was glorious weather, so we decided to go for a picnic.
(=wet or stormy)· Several flights were cancelled owing to bad weather.
· We came home early because of the awful weather.
· Drink lots of water in hot weather.
· The weather was cold and grey.
· If the weather is fine, we’ll eat outside.· Water pot plants daily during spells of dry weather.
· I’m so sick of this wet weather.
· In windy weather, water from the fountain is blown onto the paths.
verbs· We have had lovely weather all week.
(=changes)· The weather had turned mild.
(=good weather continues in the same way)· The forecast said the weather should hold until Tuesday.
(=stops being good)· We got almost all the harvest in before the weather broke.
weather + NOUN (=a description of what the weather is expected to be like in the near future)· What’s the weather forecast like for the weekend?
(=a map showing the current or expected future weather)· The weather map shows a band of rain coming in from the east.
(=whether it is raining or sunny)· The rescue was difficult because of the appalling weather conditions.
(=the usual weather that comes at a particular time each year)· Changes in weather patterns are thought to be caused by global warming
(=a place used for studying and recording weather conditions)
British English, a weather bureau American English (=a place where information about the weather is collected and where reports are produced)· The London Weather Centre has issued a warning that there could be extremely heavy rain and high winds over the next 24 hours.
phrases (=if the weather is good enough)· Breakfast is served on the terrace, weather permitting.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=go out in bad weather) More than 100 people braved the elements and attended the rally.
More than 100 people braved the elements and attended the rally.· More cold weather is expected later this week.
· The weather forecast for the weekend is fine and dry.
the weather forecaster the harsh Canadian winters (=continues to be good) If our luck holds, we could reach the final.
If our luck holds, we could reach the final.· Rising global temperatures are affecting weather patterns.
We’ll have a picnic at the beach, weather permitting (=if the weather is good enough). I hate rainy weather. American English
also it turns cold/nasty etc Then it turned cold and started to rain.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE Then it turned cold and started to rain.· So apart from the risk of bad weather - and that's a risk anywhere - you can't go wrong in Obergurgl.· But bad weather causes frequent delays and cancellations.· The effect of the bad weather was not felt uniformly.· When bad weather turns up, one of the first places people turn to is the video store.· While Janet's plants stayed strong and proud throughout the bad weather, mine were almost horizontal by spring.· As so often seemed to be the case, the cavorting sea creatures heralded bad weather.· Heavy fighting in the Caucasus despite bad weather conditions.· One possible explanation is that the beacons have a history of malfunctioning during bad weather.
· Inside Menzion is old-fashioned and comfortable with blazing log fires in cold weather.· If they went too far north, they risked cold weather and gales.· She responded, not laughing but sucking in her cheeks like a man blowing on to his hands in cold weather.· But with more cold weather forecast that's not likely to happen right away.· During cold weather, hot meals and plenty of hot drinks will make you feel warmer inside.· In places where there is cold weather in the winter, the streets often become covered with ice and snow.· The hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire also referred to cold weather payments.· A: Cold weather can prevent fruit set.
· Keep the area moist in dry weather.· Second, there must be a constant supply of water to the sward even during long spells of dry weather.· It will need your care to become established, especially in hot, dry weather.· Soak drills beforehand and cover the seeds with moist peat or old potting compost in dry weather.· Their efforts were hampered by recent dry weather and moderate winds fanning the flames.· Carry out any necessary repairs to the greenhouse, and repaint it if needed, in dry weather.· Cracking in dry weather can be prevented by mulching and ensuring there is a good ground cover.
· The walks take place in all but the most extreme weather conditions, so please wear suitable outdoor clothing.· In fact, many buy snow insurance as a hedge against extreme weather.· Global warming will deeply affect poor countries, leading to huge numbers of refugees, crop failures, and extreme weather.· If so, are we all facing more extreme weather?· Scientists can also understand more about possible links with extreme weather like hurricanes.· It was known that fasting could cause hallucinations, and extreme weather conditions were thought to affect the mind.· In addition, the surface is not affected by extreme weather conditions.· In extreme wet weather, it allows untreated and unscreened sewage to escape to the River Forth.
· This was one of Rona's showpieces, and in fair weather would be the archetypal cave of smuggling fiction.· In the land of fair weather, there appeared to be plenty of fair-weather fans.· It was by all accounts a good match and fair weather was maintained throughout.
· The fine weather enjoyed by the island ensures that cricket is played all year round.· But the fine weather of the launch day vanished.· Once a week in fine weather a barbecue replaces an evening meal.· The only major problem at this year's final results from the traditional fine weather in southern California.· It can take several days of fine weather to dry out.· The Mayrhofen Brass Band gives regular open-air concerts in fine weather.· Her talk was all about the recent fine weather, the record yield, the completion of harvest -all but the linseed.· The steam trial on 5 December was blessed with fine weather, although a little dull.
· But good weather means you're out of doors, so these quirks don't matter.· The allegedly good baseball weather is overrated, especially at night.· If there was a technology advantage, it came from better weather readings.· In Plymouth and Newlyn, good weather enabled fishermen to bring a good variety of fish to the markets in good quantities.· Also patron of good weather and rain; he is invoked against misfortune and plague.· It has been better weather this year, if rather chilly at times.
· In winter it's a wildlife haven; even in the harshest weather it affords a rarely failing food source.· Autumn was here, the countryside was fading under the colder, harsher weather.· Protect your skin from harsh weather.
· His blue serge trousers were too heavy for this weather.· That was the first part of our dilemma: the heavy weather was shaking Hsu Fu to pieces.· The ship suffered damage due to heavy weather conditions.· Some, of course, we had lost in our first bout of heavy weather when leaving Shimoda.· So it is not surprising that adolescents sometimes make heavy weather of the whole process.· It may be asked why psychiatry has made such heavy weather of coming round to that view.· The 4 tries were good enough, but in between, the cherry and whites made heavy weather of the game.· Although William could understand this, he found Arnold's company fairly heavy weather.
· This is particularly true when the period of hot weather is prolonged.· In hot weather, clean air conditioner filters.· Canvas plimsolls are a better, cheaper bet for keeping cool in hot weather.· Annually: Check central air conditioning and room units before the onset of hot weather.· We had some hot weather, but with an eiderdown of cloud under the sun.· His feet are usually cocooned in two pairs of thick socks and heavy walking boots - even during hot weather!· Something about hot sticky weather brings the Lundbergs out at night.
· This ceasefire was reported to be holding on Oct 21, although poor weather was thought to be a major factor.· There is only a 10 percent chance poor weather will postpone the launch.· A sequence of poor weather forecasts threatened mayhem, but the only significant break of play had been on the opening day.· Trout anglers at Leighton Reservoir enjoyed a marvellous start to the season despite poor weather.· One of the main advantages of video as an aid was that it could be used during poor weather.
· It is ironic that often the most severe weather conditions can produce some of the most intricate and fragile sights.· El Nino is expected to cause severe weather in Southern California, and wetter-than-normal conditions farther north.· It has survived well in my cold garden, coming again from the base, even when cut down by severe weather.· Oil stocks continued to move up Friday on improvements in pricing as a result of severe cold weather across the country.· An established hebe may survive all but the worst winters, but a young plant may succumb to moderately severe weather.· Federal Express cited the impact of severe winter weather on its delivery service.· Whatever its cause, that decline makes it harder to lay blame for any recent severe weather on El Chichón.· It will lack both the severe winter weather and the potential for combat of the Balkans.
· The figure was blamed on warm weather, increased competition and the recession.· You may not know how extensive the damage is until warmer weather.· Oddly, given its warm weather function, it does not seem to have had ventilator eyelets fitted to the blue pattern.· Jones never got to the media outing because he prefers the warm weather of his hometown, Pensacola, Fla.· At last, warm weather - but alas, no mink.· Harvesting began early in Bordeaux as well, due to unseasonably warm weather.· When warmer weather comes, he changes to water-skis.· As the warm weather arrives in Yosemite, so do the people en masse, many from far reaches of the world.
· Sheep, hardy creatures in many ways, proved curiously vulnerable to prolonged wet weather.· Sensible shoes are recommended, especially wellington boots in wet weather.· In summer there is often plenty of wet weather too.· Heat and wet weather, damp.· The wet weather has already caused the abandonment of several fixtures, including today's card at Ludlow.· In wet weather hand them inside to deter mould.· P.P. It was a tough life, especially in wet weather.· The wet weather must have made her rusty, for whenever she stood up she winced.
NOUN· It may cheer you up to learn that the weather forecast is promising.· The weather forecast was for overcast skies, like three hundred and ten other days of the year in Rochester.· Listening to the weather forecast is a vital part of the job.· When they were finished, Eddie sat down with the weather forecasts and began his calculations.· From weather forecasts to climate change, Anthony Wilson looks at causes, effects and extremes of weather.· Information abounds - piste maps are dispensed beside lift queues, weather forecasts are posted everywhere and broadcast incessantly.· None the less, it should not surprise you to know that these people rarely prepare weather forecasts.
· However, weather forecasters say the cyclone should move offshore, promising dry conditions on Sunday.· The weather forecaster does as he should: he attempts to give the approximate atmospheric conditions for the next few days.· The local weather forecaster had told me we'd get rain and we did.
· And the weather maps are updated infrequently.· If you want to find me on the map, check out the color-coded weather map in the newspaper.· You can look at a whole rainstorm on a weather map.
· Pollution is no longer simply a product of local industry; it often moves in continental drifts as weather patterns change.· It would be an interesting landing, if his experience of weather patterns was anything to go by.· For many months there was a very stable weather pattern affecting most of the northern hemisphere.· And they claim that the knock-on effect is that weather patterns change.· But weather patterns change in a haphazard, inconsistent way.· Day 2 Invaluable brief on yachts, local area, weather patterns, shopping facilities etc.· It's not yet known how seriously global warming will affect the world's weather patterns.
· The weather reports indicate that we may get a light snowfall some time over the next few days.· The most commonly accessed net site: the weather report.· The other will check the weather report.· Eddie immediately read the weather reports sent by radio from the big new landplane airport thirty-eight miles away at Gander Lake.· Even on the weather report, they say so.· Myself I always liked the radio for baseball and weather reports, not this.
· Roadside sensors at weather stations around the county are linked up to a computer system.· In addition, some improvements have been made to weather station linkages.
· The high blue summer weather goes on and on and by mid-afternoon it's hot up here under the leads.· But once again the strange summer weather thwarted us.· Sometimes there's nothing at all, especially in good summer weather.· So I and the few who had escaped illness enjoyed the beautiful summer weather, with no lessons or discipline at all.· Unfortunately it was classic summer weather.· Some months later, in a spell of beautiful summer weather, a telegram - always a thing of dread - arrived.· Despite the lovely summer weather, she felt quite bleak and depressed.
· Oxfam say woman and children are particularly at risk from the bitter winter weather.· Application First ask the students to share their experiences with winter weather, ice, and snow.· Tufted Duck are unusual on salt water, except in severe winter weather.· Federal Express cited the impact of severe winter weather on its delivery service.· The bad winter weather with no guaranteed snow cover could prove to be this expansion's downfall.· It will lack both the severe winter weather and the potential for combat of the Balkans.· Aapri's new Facial Wash Gel can help you to help your skin combat the winter weather.· There is just time to apply a coat before the winter weather really sets in.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► it’s brass monkeys/brass monkey weather
1[singular, uncountable] the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and wind: - I just want to hear the weather, and then we can turn it off.
- The news from your area will follow the weather in five minutes time.
- She loves gardening -- she's out in her garden in all weathers.
- There are homeless people sleeping on the streets of London in all weathers.
- He worked all hours, day and night, and in all weathers.
- I would go out in all weathers, at all times: exercise was an addiction.
- If you venture out in all weathers, you need a compact camera that can brave the elements, too.
- Some ideas he rejected, such as the liquid developed at Derby County for making pitches usable in all weathers.
- They worked round the clock, in all weathers, scooping fish from the Newfoundland seas.
- We go out in all weathers.
- What is the best material, that keeps its shape, lasts in all weathers and takes lettering and varnish?
- Women usually had to call for their work and were often kept waiting in all weathers.
- I hear you've been a bit under the weather. Are you feeling better now?
- Louise looked a little under the weather when I saw her.
- Mike's feeling a little under the weather so he couldn't come tonight.
- Although he was not as ill as he had made out to Elaine, he still felt a bit under the weather.
- And young Curtis has been a bit under the weather, missed training this week, so he's out.
- I began to feel under the weather on Thursday morning after leaving Haslemere.
- It was too early in the trip for a serious attempt and all of us were decidedly under the weather.
- Like our own, Botham's finances are a little under the weather.
- Marie's pretty under the weather for the next couple of days.
- You will have off days when you are tired or a bit under the weather.
- Both, for different reasons, kept weather eyes on the cloning work.
- They dabble in composites, and keep a weather eye on the developments made by the small specialists.
- This lets you keep a weather eye on your finances.
- It looked like being a filthy night.
- I was making heavy weather of it but dared not rest for the cold.
- So it is not surprising that adolescents sometimes make heavy weather of the whole process.
- Some publishers are making heavy weather of 1992.
- According to the board, Ocean Ranger was structurally sound and should have been able to weather the storm.
- How have you weathered the storm?
- Hunker down and attempt to weather the storm?
- If she calmed down, she might just weather the storm.
- Others, like General Motors, have had to pull in their sails to weather the storm of a price war.
- Peterborough weathered the storm and could have taken a shock lead after 31 minutes.
- So, with luck, they hoped to weather the storm.
- The capacity to weather the storm is there provided the government has the political clout to do it.
What’s the weather like today? The weather turned bitterly cold.GRAMMAR• You often say the weather: · The weather seems to be getting worse.• You also often use weather with an adjective such as good or bad: · We had good weather all week.· Games are sometimes cancelled because of bad weather.• Don’t use weather with ‘a’. ✗Don’t say: We had a good weather.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS2the weather informal a description on radio or television, in newspapers etc of what the weather will be like in the near future SYN the weather forecast: I always watch the weather after the news.3in all weathers in all types of weather, even when it is very hot or cold: There are homeless people sleeping on the streets in all weathers.4under the weather informal slightly ill: You look a bit under the weather.5keep a weather eye on something to watch a situation carefully so that you notice anything unusual or unpleasant: Keep a weather eye on your finances. → make heavy weather of something at heavy1(10)COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgood/nice/lovely (=not wet)· We’ll go out if the weather is good.glorious/beautiful/perfect· It was glorious weather, so we decided to go for a picnic.bad (=wet or stormy)· Several flights were cancelled owing to bad weather.awful/dreadful/terrible weather· We came home early because of the awful weather.hot· Drink lots of water in hot weather.cold· The weather was cold and grey.fine/sunny/fair/dry· If the weather is fine, we’ll eat outside.· Water pot plants daily during spells of dry weather.wet/rainy· I’m so sick of this wet weather.windy/stormy· In windy weather, water from the fountain is blown onto the paths.verbshave good/bad etc weather· We have had lovely weather all week.the weather turns (=changes)· The weather had turned mild.the weather holds (out) (=good weather continues in the same way)· The forecast said the weather should hold until Tuesday.the weather breaks (=stops being good)· We got almost all the harvest in before the weather broke.weather + NOUNthe weather forecast (=a description of what the weather is expected to be like in the near future)· What’s the weather forecast like for the weekend?the weather map (=a map showing the current or expected future weather)· The weather map shows a band of rain coming in from the east.weather conditions (=whether it is raining or sunny)· The rescue was difficult because of the appalling weather conditions.weather patterns (=the usual weather that comes at a particular time each year)· Changes in weather patterns are thought to be caused by global warminga weather station (=a place used for studying and recording weather conditions)a weather centre British English, a weather bureau American English (=a place where information about the weather is collected and where reports are produced)· The London Weather Centre has issued a warning that there could be extremely heavy rain and high winds over the next 24 hours.phrasesweather permitting (=if the weather is good enough)· Breakfast is served on the terrace, weather permitting.THESAURUSweather use this to talk about whether it is hot or cold outside or whether it is raining, snowing, windy etc: · What was the weather like on your vacation?· a period of warm sunny weatherclimate the usual weather conditions in a particular country or area: · Queensland has a warm tropical climate.· the climate of southern Floridathe outlook what the weather will probably be like for the next few days: · The outlook for the weekend is for continued sunny weather.conditions the weather at a particular time, especially when considering how this will affect a planned event or activity: · Conditions are perfect for today’s boat race.· Freezing conditions are making the roads extremely hazardous.the elements formal weather, especially bad weather: · The equipment had been left exposed to the elements.weather1 nounweather2 verb
weatherweather2 verb VERB TABLE
weather
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | weather |
| he, she, it | weathers | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | weathered |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have weathered |
| he, she, it | has weathered | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had weathered |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will weather |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have weathered |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am weathering |
| he, she, it | is weathering | |
| you, we, they | are weathering | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was weathering |
| you, we, they | were weathering | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been weathering |
| he, she, it | has been weathering | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been weathering |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be weathering |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been weathering |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- In the first half, Petersfield had weathered a varied storm with a mixture of luck and determination.
- Still, Tomkins earnings likely will demonstrate the durability of the company to weathering downturns in specific markets.
- Thomas weathered over the last year-and-a-half.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The company weathered the storm of objections to the scheme.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the weather forecaster the harsh Canadian winters We’ll have a picnic at the beach, weather permitting (=if the weather is good enough). I hate rainy weather.
The company weathered the storm of objections to the scheme. (=go out in bad weather) More than 100 people braved the elements and attended the rally.
More than 100 people braved the elements and attended the rally.· More cold weather is expected later this week.
· The weather forecast for the weekend is fine and dry.
the weather forecaster the harsh Canadian winters (=continues to be good) If our luck holds, we could reach the final.
If our luck holds, we could reach the final.· Rising global temperatures are affecting weather patterns.
We’ll have a picnic at the beach, weather permitting (=if the weather is good enough). I hate rainy weather. American English
also it turns cold/nasty etc Then it turned cold and started to rain.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN Then it turned cold and started to rain.· How have you weathered the storm?· Hunker down and attempt to weather the storm?· The capacity to weather the storm is there provided the government has the political clout to do it.· Scott Wolf has weathered many a storm in his brief but eventful acting career.· In the first half, Petersfield had weathered a varied storm with a mixture of luck and determination.· The company announced the scheme in August, and has had to weather a storm of objections from shareholders and managers.· Peterborough weathered the storm and could have taken a shock lead after 31 minutes.· Others, like General Motors, have had to pull in their sails to weather the storm of a price war.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► it’s brass monkeys/brass monkey weather
1[transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely: - It looked like being a filthy night.
- I was making heavy weather of it but dared not rest for the cold.
- So it is not surprising that adolescents sometimes make heavy weather of the whole process.
- Some publishers are making heavy weather of 1992.
- According to the board, Ocean Ranger was structurally sound and should have been able to weather the storm.
- How have you weathered the storm?
- Hunker down and attempt to weather the storm?
- If she calmed down, she might just weather the storm.
- Others, like General Motors, have had to pull in their sails to weather the storm of a price war.
- Peterborough weathered the storm and could have taken a shock lead after 31 minutes.
- So, with luck, they hoped to weather the storm.
- The capacity to weather the storm is there provided the government has the political clout to do it.
The company weathered the storm of objections to the scheme. Northern Ireland weathered the recession better than any other region in the UK.2[intransitive, transitive] if rock, wood, or someone’s face is weathered by the wind, sun, rain etc, or if it weathers, it changes colour or shape over a period of time: The brick has weathered to a lovely pinky-brown. Her face was weathered by the sun.